Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (Apr 8)
- Celtics vs. Knicks rivalry is one of the biggest in the NBA.
- Boston Celtics are 3-0 this year against the Knicks.
- Knicks are 27-12 at home this year.
The Atlantic division rivalry between the Celtics and the Knicks goes back a long way. We will see another chapter at the legendary Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.
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How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, April 8, 7:30 pm ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
- How to Watch: TNT
NBA Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Knicks | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Game Preview
The Celtics won 11 of the past 12 games overall, with the latest being against the Wizards, 124-90. They appeared without Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis who were resting, getting prepared for the more important challenges.
Six of the Cs’ players had a double-digit number of points. The most efficient was Payton Pritchard, who had 20 off the bench. The Celtics made 24 threes in 52 attempts.
Knicks are also in solid shape triumphing in 5 of the latest 6 contests. We saw them routinely beat the Phoenix Suns this Sunday night, 112-98, with Jalen Brunson returning to action. The electric point guard had 15 points in 34 minutes, looking well.
OG Anynoby scored 32 buckets, while Mikal Bridges added 22. Karl-Anthony Towns ended the night with 19 and 13 boards.
Celtics vs. Knicks Betting Trends
- Boston is 11-1 STRAIGHT UP in the previous 12 events.
- They have 8 consecutive ROAD wins.
- Knicks are 5-1 STRAIGHT UP in the previous 6 NBA games.
- The TOTAL went UNDER in the last 5 games the Knicks played.
Celtics vs. Knicks Head to Head
Overall, the Celtics have won 7 of the previous 8 games against the Knicks. They are 3-0 in H2H games this year. It was 132-109 and 118-105 in Boston and 131-104 in New York.
Celtics vs. Knicks Predictions
The Celtics have been rather confident against the Knicks this year. Though, this game will see the Knicks in a better mood than before, which is why we pick them to defend a 4.5 spread. This is an alternative spread, and we are using it.
- Free NBA picks: Knicks +4.5
